Curator

Permanent, Full-time | $83, $97, % superannuation | Hurstville

Georges River Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Curator to become part of our dynamic Museum and Gallery team, right in the heart of Hurstville.

About the Role

As a Curator, you will contribute to the Hurstville Museum & Gallery vision by providing expertise in the research and development of a dynamic and customer focused exhibition and program schedule that reflects the history, heritage and culture of the St George region.

As part of our Hurstville Museum & Gallery, you will manage the coordination of the Museum & Gallery exhibition schedule.  In this role you will develop, research, install, market and evaluate high quality travelling, temporary and permanent art and history exhibitions while creating opportunities for visitor engagement.

You will work on exciting exhibitions for the community. The Georges River Art Prize is a biennial art prize that provides an opportunity for artists from all over Australia to display their best work. There are categories for painting and sculptural work, children and youth, and local artists. The Georges River Art Prize is hosted by Hurstville Museum & Gallery and is currently on display. 

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $83, $97,318.10 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight
• Hybrid work environment
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Art Curatorship or related fields
• Demonstrated experience as a social history and visual arts curator with expertise and experience in developing high quality exhibitions
• Demonstrated experience working with artists in the development of their own exhibitions
• Demonstrated ability to undertake primary research and handle historical enquiries
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including engaging stakeholders, delegating tasks, working to deadlines and within budget
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Experience in handling cultural and historical material with sensitivity
• Demonstrated commitment to EEO, WHS and the principles for a culturally diverse society
• Current Working with Children Check

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Descriptionessential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the two targeted questions. No cover letter is required.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Jyles Reynolds, Team Leader Museum and Gallery on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.